The Zoning Officer shall enforce the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Officer shall receive applications required by the Zoning Ordinance, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificates. He shall examine premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with. He shall enforce all laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures except as may be otherwise provided for. He shall, when requested by the Mayor or Council, or when the interests of the Municipality so require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in the Zoning Ordinance and render written reports on the same. For the purpose of enforcing compliance with law, he shall issue such notices or orders as may be necessary. (Ord. 711103-112. Passed 5-1- 73.)